User Manual
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1. Control panel 11 INSERT 29 GAIN 4 lt D j lt 15 p PAN us 6 E 30 9 EE 20 yy 10 J 12 13 14 UNE INSERT LINE ou Al L Ame m fil k VET 358t Y TEN 5 ll i TTi IS a Cex zo Fa IE O 28 27 29 aes en L Le gt gt 15 16 CITROMIC CiVieE LIVE O O Ome RIGHT AUX EFFECT PHONES UN i PTA Lt iti gal a CITROMIC MY 30 31 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 A A 1 AS 27 28 29 30 31 allen citronic XLR MIC input Channel INSERT TRS 6 3mm jack LINE input 6 3mm jack Channel GAIN rotary PAN L R balance control 3 band EQ HIGH MID LOW controls Channel AUX output level EFF rotary internal delay or EFFECT out CM LIVE Channel volume fader Channel PEAK LED 48V phantom power switch Stereo channel line input 2 x 6 3mm jack Stereo channel line input 2 x RCA REC output record out on 2 x RCA AUX output 6 3mm jack EFFECT output 6 3mm jack overrides Delay effect USB SD player display CM LIVE PHONES output stereo 6 3mm jack USB SD player transport controls CM LIVE Power LED VU and CLIP LEDs for L R output DELAY and REPEAT controls CM LIVE PHONES output level AUX output level EFFECT output level CM LIVE MAIN fader master volume control 12Vac power input adapter supplied USB t2. is on but no other EDESA moro utod Check channel fader is not fully down P Check MAIN fader is not fully down Disconnect channel insert if used and check for correct wiring For condenser mics turn down MAIN fader and check phantom is on Power light and output LEDs Check output connections to amplifier or recorder lighting but no output Check amplifier or recorder levels are not turned fully down USB SD player will not pla Press PLAY on transport controls pays w ai Check memory device is connected properly remove and re insert audio from media Check file types standard compressed digital audio files required CM LIVE models only Check memory device works on a PC or Mac for standard playback l l Check version and or updates for operating system USB device not recognised by l SETET Follow on screen trouble shooter or diagnostics in Windows or OS PC or Mac CM l Check USB connection disconnect then reconnect USB lead STUDIO models only Seek advice from your PC or Mac operating system provider Check level of input signal is not too high Reduce channel GAIN and EQ settings Reduce channel and MAIN faders levels onou vav ord er ditioned Ensure Hi Z line level input s not connected via XLR P y Check output levels of equipment connected via channel inserts Check AUX and EFFECT level controls and reduce if necessary Check for high gain recording of media files on USB SD CM LIVE Check input gain level on recorder or
3. last in line and increase volume levels Gradually increase MAIN and channel faders again and the sound should be heard through the speakers or be indicated on the recording equipment CM LIVE and CM STUDIO Mixers User Manual alles citronic Operation Each channel has a 3 band EQ LOW MID HIGH which can be used to balance the mix of frequencies and emphasise certain aural characteristics in the signal Adjust these as required noting that and overall increase may require an equivalent reduction of the GAIN control to compensate otherwise clipping may occur from EQ boost Use the PAN control to position the channel input either to the left or right side of the stereo field This can be useful to help separate and define sounds within a mix but be aware that extreme settings can be counter productive by removing the channel from certain listening positions Use the AUX control to feed the correct amount of the channel signal to the AUX output This routing is Pre fader and is independent from the channel fader setting For CM LIVE models there is an EFF control which feeds a part of the signal to the internal delay effect Overall controls for DELAY time between repeats and REPEAT number of repeats are on the right hand side of the control surface these can be adjusted as required An EFFECT control adjusts the overall level of the delay effect If external effects are to be used plugging a jack lead into the EFFECT ou
4. File Folder indication Bit resolution of file Media source USB SD card Elapsed Total track time Track name Spectrum output display TONmooywy gt The PC or Mac will recognize the CM STUDIO mixer as an external USB audio device and the mixer can be selected as an audio source within recording software and as an output to the mixer received as a main mix return The firmware offers plug and play compatibility with Windows XP Vista 7 and OS X onward CM LIVE and CM STUDIO Mixers User Manual allen citronic Specifications CM4 LIVE CM6 LIVE CM8 LIVE CM10 LIVE CM4 STUDIO CM8 STUDIO Stock Code 170 800 170 801 170 802 170 803 170 810 170 812 6 3mm jack RCA 8 to 15dB 13 to 60 parallel 120dB E I N 95dB E I N 96dB E I N 10kHz 15dB 700Hz 15dB 6 3mm jack 28dBu balanced 22dBu unbalanced unbalanced 6 3mm jack 22dBu Phones Output 15dBu stereo 6 3mm jack 60 x 190 x 230 60 x 270 x 230 60 x 350 x 230 60 x 430 x 230 60x 190 x 230 60x 270 x 230 Weight 2 09kg 2 42kg 2 75kg 3 08kg 2 09kg 2 42kg CM LIVE and CM STUDIO Mixers User Manual alles Citronic Troubleshooting Ensure power adapter is working and connected properly No power LED on control panel Ensure mains outlet voltage is as stated on adapter Check input signals and condition of connection leads Check jack is connected to input and not channel insert l Check GAIN is not too low on channel input Power LED
5. NAL RETURN Recording equipment can be connected via the REC outputs using a twin RCA lead and the 6 3mm jack AUX output can be connected to monitoring or external processing equipment if required Individual levels can be adjusted to the AUX output via the individual channel AUX controls For CM LIVE models if the internal delay effect is not required a send can be connected from the EFFECT jack output to and external effect unit whereby the EFF channel controls act as individual level controls to the EFFECT output same as for AUX output With all faders down connect the supplied AC adapter to the 12Vac input and to the mains supply ensure correct supply voltage the power LED will illuminate if phantom power is selected this LED should light Checking Test each channel s gain level by making the loudest expected sound into it and increasing the GAIN control until the red PEAK LED starts to light Then back the GAIN off slightly until the PEAK LED hardly lights at all Test the main mix output by increasing the MAIN fader and selected channel faders whilst making sound through the channel s the L R output LED ladders should begin to show the output as it varies up and down Connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES stereo 6 3mm jack is a good way of checking the mix output remembering to gradually increase the PHONES level control Turn down all faders and then switch power on to connected equipment amplifier
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7. ead and follow these instructions and retain for future reference Warning To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose any of the components to rain or moisture If liquids are spilled on the surface stop using immediately allow unit to dry out and have checked by qualified personnel before further use Avoid impact extreme pressure or heavy vibration to the unit There are no user serviceable parts inside the mixer refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Safety e Check that the supplied adapter and connectors are in good condition and the mains supply voltage is correct e Ensure signal leads are of good condition without shorted connections especially when using phantom power e Do not use the USB connector as a general purpose power source or charger e Do not allow any foreign particles to enter the console through connectors or control apertures Placement e Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources e Keep away from damp or dusty environments e When rack mounting CM8 LIVE CM10 LIVE CM8 STUDIO use rack ears supplied securing firmly e Ensure adequate access to controls and connections including USB SD player on rear panel CM LIVE Cleaning e Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the casing as required e Use a soft brush to clear debris from the control surface e Do not use strong solvents for cleaning the unit CM LIVE and CM STUDIO Mixers User Manual
8. recording software Check input audio source level is not too low Ensure low impedance line or mic signal is not connected via jack item A Increase channel GAIN control and EQ settings if turned down ee ee Y Increase channel and MAIN faders levels low level Check output levels of equipment connected via channel inserts Check for quiet recording of media files on USB SD CM LIVE Check input gain level on recorder or recording software Face microphone away from speakers and monitors Feedback loud squealing or Reduce channel GAIN level and EQ level s howling from mics Reduce AUX and or EFFECT levels Reduce channel and or MAIN fader levels Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life N Disposal The Crossed Wheelie Bin symbol on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or a The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines Errors and omissions excepted Copyright 2014 AVSL Group Ltd CM LIVE and CM STUDIO Mixers User Manual
9. tput defeats the internal delay effect and acts as a mono line level send to the external effect unit The output s from the external unit will need to be returned via a mono or stereo channel and added to the mix whereby the channel fader takes the place of the overall EFFECT level control Channel faders should be used to adjust the individual levels in the mix and the MAIN fader is for overall level Turn down amplifier levels when changing any connections or powering down the mixer to avoid speaker damage CM LIVE and CM STUDIO Mixers User Manual alle citronic USB features For the CM LIVE models The USB and SD card connection is for the internal media player which can offer playback of compressed digital audio files through the stereo channel When a USB pen drive or SD card with such files on is connected via the rear panel the player recognises this and automatically begins playback through the stereo channel The player status is indicated by a small backlit LCD screen as shown below A B C D E F G H Transport controls allow navigation through tracks on the memory device These are outlined below PREVIOUS REWIND PLAY PAUSE STOP NEXT FORWARD For CM STUDIO models connecting a USB A to B lead from the rear panel USB connector to a USB port on a PC or Mac computer allows audio to be transferred between the mixer and computer Indicates media type music audio Indicates Play status Play Pause
10. ype B output monitoring input CM STUDIO L R main output on top panel for CM STUDIO SD card slot CM LIVE only USB type A input CM LIVE only CM LIVE and CM STUDIO Mixers User Manual alles citronic Connection Before connecting to amplifier or other equipment turn down all volume controls to avoid loud noises which may cause damage to other equipment Always switch amplifier power on last in line with volume levels down Using good quality 6 3mm jack leads balanced or unbalanced connect L R outputs from the mixer to the amplifier recorder or whichever equipment is to receive the main mix output If phantom power is to be used press the 48V switch in Connect microphones DI boxes and other balanced low impedance audio inputs to the mono channels using a quality XLR lead Connect high impedance and line level signals to the mono inputs using a 6 3mm jack lead For the stereo channel connect left and right line level signals via 6 3mm jack or RCA leads unbalanced Channel inserts may be connected to individual processing equipment like EQ or compressors These connections completely interrupt the signal flow and divert to the external processor before returning to the channel for volume adjustment via the channel fader This requires a stereo to 2 x mono jack lead the 2 mono ends are send and return connections the stereo connection is wired as per below qa i gt SLEEVE EARTH RING SIGNAL SEND TIP SIG
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